March 29, 2025 By Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News Back in 2022, Ross Ormond and Andrew McAllister set a goal: They wanted to be the first team of duo…
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Being alone greatly changes some brain regions more than others. by Gary L. Wenk, Ph.D., is a professor of psychology, neuroscience, molecular virology, immunology and medical genetics at the Ohio…
DSP Turnover Negatively Impacts the Health and Safety of People with IDD
by Carli Friedman, CQL Director of Research, The Council on Quality and Leadership March 8, 2021 Direct support professionals (DSPs) provide individualized personal assistance to people with disabilities and older adults….
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Toyota Texas Embraces A Workforce For All
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Home Depot Tweaks Hiring Process To Aid Those With Developmental Disabilities
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Toyota Texas Opens ToyotAbility Production Center
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Low wages for group home caregivers are hurting disabled Texans
Editorial Board Dallas Morning News July 17, 2024 Right now, some Texas workers who care for the most vulnerable among us make less money for their work than cooks flipping burgers at…
Texas Association of Business Signs MoU with Special Olympics Texas to Enhance Workforce Opportunities for Texans with Disabilities
April 29, 2024 SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — Today, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) signed a Memorandum of Understating (MoU) with Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) to enhance workforce development…
Heroes who care for vulnerable Texans deserve competitive wages now
San Antonio Report, 4-27-24 by HENRY B. GONZALEZ III Great leaders use their power for good, for the benefit of the people they serve and – perhaps most importantly –…
